Røstlandet (village)
Røstlandet is the administrative centre of Røst Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The fishing village covers the southeastern half of the island of Røstlandet. Røst Airport is located on the northern part of the island. Røst Church is located in the village and serves the people of Røst Municipality.[3]
Røstlandet | |
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Village | |
View of the village harbour | |
Røstlandet Location of the village Røstlandet Røstlandet (Norway) | |
| Coordinates: 67°31′27″N 12°06′55″E / 67.5243°N 12.1152°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Northern Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| District | Lofoten |
| Municipality | Røst Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 353 |
| • Density | 609/km2 (1,580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Post Code | 8064 Røst |
The 0.58-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2018) of 353 which gives the village a population density of 609 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,580/sq mi).[1] Despite its small size, the island attracts many tourists each year.[3]
The village is connected to several smaller islands to the southwest by bridges. There are regular ferry routes connecting the small island of Tjuvøya to the mainland town of Bodø and the nearby island municipalities of Moskenes and Værøy.[3] Skomvær Lighthouse is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of the village.
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References edit
- ^ a b c Statistisk sentralbyrå (1 January 2018). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Røstlandet, Røst (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
- ^ a b c Thorsnæs, Geir, ed. (2016-07-17). "Røstlandet". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2018-11-17.